Search Results - "Galhena, Prasanna"

Factors affecting iron absorption and the role of fortification in enhancing iron levels by Perera, Dipun Nirmal, Palliyaguruge, Chathurangi Lakshika, Eapasinghe, Dasuni Dilkini, Liyanage, Dilmi Maleesha, Seneviratne, R. A. C. Haily, Demini, S. M. D., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. M., Faizan, Mishal, Rajagopalan, Umapriyatharshini, Galhena, B. Prasanna, Hays, Hasi, Senathilake, Kanishka, Tennekoon, Kamani H., Samarakoon, Sameera R.

“…Iron is an important micronutrient required for a number of biological processes including oxygen transport, cellular respiration, the synthesis of nucleic…”
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In Vitro Anticancer Effect of Gedunin on Human Teratocarcinomal (NTERA-2) Cancer Stem-Like Cells by Thabrew, M. Ira, Galhena, Prasanna B., Senathilake, Kanishka Sithira, Tennekoon, Kamani H., Piyathilaka, Poorna, Ediriweera, Meran K., Samarakoon, Sameera R., Tharmarajah, Luxmiga, Rajagopalan, Umapriyatharshini

“…Gedunin is one of the major compounds found in the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). In the present study, antiproliferative potential of gedunin was evaluated…”
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Complex Y chromosome anomalies in an infertile male by Kaluarachchi, Nirmani P, Randunu, Malshani H, Jainulabdeen, Munshifa, Thavarajah, Arunthusha, Padeniya, Padmapani, Galhena, Prasanna

“…Y chromosome anomalies are closely associated with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), a major etiology in male infertility. Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and Y…”
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Adaptation and validation of a sinhala version of the radbound oral motor inventory (ROMP) for parkinson's disease by Gamage, P, Mohideen, M, Galhena, Prasanna, Weerasinghe, N, Kumbukage, M, Herath, Tharuka, Senanayake, Sunethra, Sirisena, D, Senanayake, S, Gooneratne, Inuka

“…Background: The Radboud Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's disease (ROMP) is a patient-rated assessment measuring patients' perceptions of speech,…”
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A comparison of the cytotoxic potential of standardized aqueous and ethanolic extracts of a polyherbal mixture comprised of Nigella sativa (seeds), Hemidesmus indicus (roots) and Smilax glabra (rhizome) by Samarakoon, Sameera R, Thabrew, Ira, Galhena, Prasanna B, De Silva, Dilip, Tennekoon, Kamani H

“…A decoction (hot-water extract) comprised of Nigella sativa (seeds), Hemidesmus indicus (roots), and Smilax glabra (rhizome) has been reported to prevent…”
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity Is a Possible Mechanism by Which the Polyherbal Formulation Comprised of Nigella sativa (Seeds), Hemidesmus indicus (Root), and Smilax glabra (Rhizome) Mediates Its Antihepatocarcinogenic Effects by Tennekoon, Kamani H., Thammitiyagodage, Mayuri G., Weerasinghe, G. A. K., Thabrew, M. Ira, Samarakoon, Sameera R., Galhena, Prasanna B., Ratnasooriya, W. D.

“…The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of a polyherbal decoction comprised of Nigella sativa, Hemidesmus indicus, and Smilax glabra in…”
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Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effect of the Decoction of the Aerial Parts of Flueggea leucopyrus on Human Endometrial Carcinoma (AN3CA) Cells by Samarakoon, Sameera R, Kotigala, Saman B, Gammana-Liyanage, Ishani, Thabrew, Ira, Tennekoon, Kamani H, Siriwardana, Asitha, Galhena, Prasanna B

“…Purpose: To evaluate the anti-cancer potentials of a decoction of Flueggea leucopyrus (Willd.) on human endometrial carcinoma (AN3CA) cells. Methods: Decoction…”
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Protective Effect of a Polyherbal Aqueous Extract Comprised of Nigella sativa (Seeds), Hemidesmus indicus (Roots), and Smilax glabra (Rhizome) on Bleomycin Induced Cytogenetic Damage in Human Lymphocytes by Perumal, Venkatachalam, Paul, Solomon F. D., Thabrew, M. Ira, Samarakoon, Sameera R., Galhena, Bandula Prasanna, Mani, Chinnadurai

“…This study was carried out to determine the chemoprotective potential of a polyherbal aqueous decoction comprised of Nigella sativa (seeds), Hemidesmus indicus…”
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Modulation of apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2 cells) by a standardized herbal decoction of Nigella sativa seeds, Hemidesmus indicus roots and Smilax glabra rhizomes with anti- hepatocarcinogenic effects by Samarakoon, Sameera R, Thabrew, Ira, Galhena, Prasanna B, Tennekoon, Kamani H

“…A standardized poly-herbal decoction of Nigella sativa seeds, Hemidesmus indicus roots and Smilax glabra rhizomes used traditionally in Sri Lanka for cancer…”
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Effect of Standardized Decoction of Nigella sativa Seed, Hemidesmus indicus Root and Smilax glabra Rhizome on the Expression of p53 and p21 Genes in Human Hepatoma Cells (HepG2) and Mouse Liver with Chemically-Induced Hepatocarcinogenesis by Samarakoon, Sameera R, Thabrew, Ira, Galhena, Prasanna B, Tennekoon, Kamani H

“…Purpose: To evaluate in vitro (using human hepatoma HepG2 cells) and in vivo (using mouse liver with diethlynitrosamine (DEN)-induced hepatocarcinogenesis)…”
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The Porphyromonas gingivalis inhibitory effects, antioxidant effects and the safety of a Sri Lankan traditional betel quid - an in vitro study by Paranagama, Madhavi Priyanka, Piyarathne, Nadisha Sewwandi, Nandasena, Tharanga Lakmali, Jayatilake, Sumedha, Navaratne, Ayanthi, Galhena, Bandula Prasanna, Williams, Senani, Rajapakse, Jayantha, Kita, Kiyoshi

“…The Sri Lankan traditional betel quid (TBQ) which had been extensively used in the country before its colonization is claimed to have antiperiodontopathic…”
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The gastroprotective effect of ethyl acetate fraction of hot water extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn and its underlying mechanisms by Karunakaran, Ramani, Ira Thabrew, M, Thammitiyagodage, G Mayuri, Galhena, B Prasanna, Menuka Arawwawala, L D A

“…Antacids, anticholinergic drugs, histamine H2- receptor antagonists and irreversible proton pump inhibitors have been used for the treatment of gastric ulcers…”
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Exploring novel protein-based biomarkers for advancing breast cancer diagnosis: A review by Vellan, Christina Jane, Islam, Tania, De Silva, Sumadee, Mohd Taib, Nur Aishah, Prasanna, Galhena, Jayapalan, Jaime Jacqueline

“…•Novel protein biomarkers has the potential to revolutionise breast cancer diagnosis.•These biomarkers can enhance diagnostic accuracy and enable the…”
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Effects of Extraction Solvents on Phytochemical Screening, Cytotoxicity and Anti-Obesity Activities of Selected Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants by Randika, Silva Waruni, Nilushi, Nugara Ruwani, Pathmalal, Manage, Lanka, Undugoda, Dhanushka, Udayanga, Nilmini, Liyanage Renuka, Prasanna, Galhena

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In silico identification and in vitro validation of alpha-hederin as a potent inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in breast cancer stem cells by Saliu, Tolulope Peter, Seneviratne, Nirwani Natasha, Faizan, Mishal, Rajagopalan, Umapriyatharshini, Perera, Damith Chathuranga, Adhikari, Achyut, Senathilake, Kanishka Sithira, Galhena, Prasanna, Tennekoon, Kamani Hemamala, Samarakoon, Sameera Ranganath

“…Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play a vital role in metastasis, recurrence and chemoresistance in breast cancer. β-catenin, which is a frequently over activated…”
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Anti-hepatocarcinogenic and Anti-oxidant Effects of Mangrove Plant Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea by Samarakoon, Sameera R, Shanmuganathan, Chanthirika, Ediriweera, Meran K, Piyathilaka, Poorna, Tennekoon, Kamani H, Thabrew, Ira, Galhena, Prasanna, De Silva, E Dilip

“…is a shrub mangrove plant of the family Rubiaceae and not yet been studied for anti-hepatocarcinogenic effects. We investigated possible…”
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Apoferritin and Dps as drug delivery vehicles: Some selected examples in oncology by Kuruppu, Anchala I., Turyanska, Lyudmila, Bradshaw, Tracey D., Manickam, Sivakumar, Galhena, Bandula Prasanna, Paranagama, Priyani, De Silva, Ranil

“…The ideal nanoparticle should be able to encapsulate either pharmaceutical agents or imaging probes so that it could treat or image clinical tumours by…”
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Anti-hepatocarcinogenic Ayurvedic herbal remedy reduces the extent of diethylnitrosamine-induced oxidative stress in rats by Galhena, Prasanna, Thabrew, Ira, Tammitiyagodage, Mayuri, Hanna Rachel, Vasanthi

“…Previous studies have shown that a decoction prepared from a mixture of Nigella sativa seeds, Hemidesmus indicus roots and Smilax glabra rhizome, has the…”
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A comparison of the cytotoxic potential of standardized aqueous and ethanolic extracts of a polyherbal mixture comprised of Nigella sativa by Samarakoon, Sameera, Thabrew, Ira, Galhena, Prasanna, De Silva, Dilip, Tennekoon, Kamani

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Protective Effect of a Polyherbal Aqueous Extract Comprised of Nigella sativa on Bleomycin Induced Cytogenetic Damage in Human Lymphocytes by Galhena, Bandula Prasanna, Samarakoon, S.S.R, Thabrew, Myrtle Ira, Paul, Solomon F.D, Perumal, Venkatachalam, Mani, Chinnadurai

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